Kevin Kietzman Has Issues

   In an absolutely shocking twist in DC, longtime wishy washy Republican John Cornyn of Texas has come out in favor of blowing up the filibuster in the Senate to fund DHS and pass the Save America Act.  Hmmm, where have you heard that idea before?  Well, it's hard for Cornyn to look sincere in this as he faces a runoff against conservative Ken Paxton to determine November's GOP candidate.. but we'll take it.  Sometimes, even when the will of the people is heard, it feels hollow.
   Meanwhile, President Trump and Marco Rubio have offered Cuba's leadership an off ramp with a solid economic deal that will fundamentally change life for all the great people living there.  It's a simple offer.... you leave and let the people elect who they want and we will always protect Cuba and do business and make you wealthy and great.  After Venezuela and Iran... let's see if they are smart enough to take the deal.
   Officials in California, including Gavin Newsom, go public that they've been informed the state could be a target for unmanned Iranian drones off unknown vessels in the Pacific just off the coast.
   Pasquatch went nuts for team Italy in the World Baseball Classic with a record three home runs in a win over Mexico.  It sends the USA to the quarterfinals as well... and then Vinnie said some really strange things in his post game comments.
   Bill Self is asked about retiring as KU gets ready for TCU Thursday night.  Mizzou has a big one as a three point underdog versus Kentucky.  The NFL wants to add another marquee, stand alone game around a certain holiday and Tom Brady sets the record for all time media gaffe by a former player.

   After announcers told everyone the USA's win over Mexico Monday night put the Americans into the next round AND manager Mark DeRosa did interviews acknowledging their ticket was punched.... it turns out they were wrong.  Jac Caglianone homers form team Italy as they beat the USA 8-6 and now our Red, White and Blue await the outcome of tonight's Italy v Mexico game to find out if they advance.  How is this possible?
   Travis Kelce credits Taylor Swift for his decision to return to the Chiefs for another year.  And it wasn't what she said to him.  This is pretty strong.
   A 12 year old girl from Kearney is headed to Augusta National to play on national tv in the Drive, Chip and Putt competition.  An area golf course group wants to help send her by raising money for the costs... you can help by going to www.tiffanygreensgolf.com. 
  CNN posts a ridiculous account of the NYC jihadist bomb throwers and takes it down.  When will this stop?  A supermodel from the 1980's has lost her $420 million fortune.   A new documentary in theaters is almost exclusively new Elvis footage that was found in a cave in Kansas.  You have to hear this.
   A national sports bar chain has come up with a disgusting buffalo wing flavored cocktail.  And we have the best Father/Son birthday story you will hear this year in our Final Final.

   World... meet Bobby Witt Jr!   Monday night at the World Baseball Classic the Royals superstar put on a show for the ages in a game that could only be described as Madness in March.  USA vs Mexico... heck, there was even a fight in the stands.  This was wild and the reaction from people in sports and politics and everyone in between was pretty much total shock for how Bobby Baseball plays the game.
   The Chiefs had a wildly great day off the field as Travis Kelce is returning, the Super Bowl MVP runningback is signed to the team and KC signs a couple defensive players too.  What a haul and we'll tell you why it means the Chiefs are about to change the way they play.
   Bill Self got his team on that glass court at the Big 12 tourney and he says it just isn't the same.
   The Super Bowl parade shooter believed to have killed Lisa Lopez Galvan is about to walk free and people are shocked.  I'm not... what did you expect in KCMO?
   President Trump says the air raid in Iran is a total success and this thing could wrap up sooner than later if they can figure out a succession plan.  The jihadist that tossed bombs on the streets is the child of Afghan immigrants that live in a $2.5 million house in the suburbs.
   There was a terrible accident with a teacher and his students in Georgia and now the widow wants authorities to drop charges against the kids.  Another famous company leaves California and Uber makes a smart change for female riders

   A report on Sunday indicates Travis Kelce has decided to come back for a 14th season but says he and his agent may be shopping around to play for somebody other than the Chiefs.  Seems unlikely but I think we'd understand why.
   KCI was evacuated due to a bomb threat Sunday as would be passengers poured out of the terminal and planes onto the tarmac, the streets and cell phone lots.  It was a crazy scene.
   Iran has chosen the son of the former Supreme Leader to take charge.  This seems like a death wish.  Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer just unloads on President Obams for his hateful speech at Jesse Jackson's funeral and it didn't sit well with Jackson's son, either.
  The conference tournaments are set in KC and Nashville for our area basketball teams.  It starts after a scathing column by a writer in Arizona that can't believe the tourney is in KC every year.
   USA Baseball is rolling in the World Baseball Classic and has games against Mexico and Italy the next two nights.  17 Royals are playing in the tournament.   A marathon hands out bogus medals.   Charlie Woods is the highest priced college golfer and the worlds largest flashlight is changing the eco system in our Final Final.

   Well, your humble host has a pretty good nose for stink when it comes to what liberal law enforcement officials DON'T tell the public.  Our 22 year old man that dropped 20 bombs in a trash can at the World War I Museum is..... yup... wanted by ICE.  Of course he is and of course they didn't want to say it.  This is like "oh, there's children in the hospital" after the shooting at the Chiefs parade.  Ya, those children were the gang member shooters.  It's bad in KC folks, this should be a huge story but you should mostly be concerned at all the important information they keep from us.
   Kristi Noem is out at DHS and off to another job that will be announced Saturday.  We'll fill you in on her replacement and why the move was made.
   I met Scott Jennings in KC on Thursday and he couldn't have been a nicer man.  He's becoming a huge media star and his number of offers must be off the charts right now.  And.... it seems likely he'll be joining us here on the podcast sometime soon!
   Worlds of Fun has been sold, along with 6 other Six Flags parks, to a KC company.
   The World Baseball Classic starts with a Shohei Ohtani grand slam.  The royals have a tv disaster on their hands almost as bad as their pitching Thursday night.  KU, MU and KSU know their conference tourney seeds according to USA Today.   The lawsuit against 1587 continues even as the judge denies an emergency request.  A college program's assistant coach is arrested for being a pimp.  Yes, a pimp.
   And a music superstar gets popped for a DUI which is about the 20th thing this person has been in trouble for.

   We have so many questions about a man from California that is charged with placing 20 small bombs in a trash can next to Liberty Memorial and the World War I museum.  At the top of the list... why isn't this a bigger story and why don't we know anything about Owen Canizales Argueta?  Jackson County has announced charges against the man but that's about it.  This doesn't pass the smell test.
   European countries are doing a 180 with president Trump and will now allow the United States to use their facilities to continue attack Iran.  The B-2's from Whiteman are headed to a base on land owned by the UK.  Shocking, they changed their mind after a drone hit one of their facilities.
   A Senator bolts down from the stage and helps two security guards tackle and remove a big, strong protester at an Armed Services committee meeting.  Wait until you hear about the dude that broke in.
   A man in Arkansas that is awaiting his trial for murder wins the GOP primary for Sheriff in his county.  You have to hear this story.
   A federal court in Tennessee has its first conviction in the Chilean theft ring that broke into the homes of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.  The Trent McDuffie trade excites Chiefs fans in both good ways and bad.  The Royals have their first announcer in 15 years that isn't a white dude.  Lou Holtz passes at 89 and having been around him many times, it feels like I knew him.  And our Final Final is three stories about three different rock bands.

   It was a rough night in college basketball as a couple things become clear.  Kansas is not the typical squad that's easy to like.  Darryn Peterson has been a distraction, Bill Self lost control Tuesday night and got booted.  Then Jacque Vaughn got a T and Elmarko Jackson committed a flagrant foul.  It had a spoiled brat look we are not used to seeing.  Meanwhile, Mizzou's final week of the regular season starts with a dud of a performance at OU.  Mizzou is not predictable or consistent in any way and it's hard to understand why.
   The World Baseball Classic starts for Team USA Friday night... we'll hear from Bobby Witt Jr. who is starring as the leadoff hitter.
   The Kansas Senate is working on a state law to require parental permission for a child to leave class and go to a demonstration.  Of course this is so logical the left is losing it's mind.  In Missouri, lawmakers want to bring back driver's education and make it a requirement for graduation.
   Mail in voting remains undefeated as Olathe Schools win $389 million from taxpayers in the off election mail in scam of the year.  The emails just keep flowing in about Pastor Adam Hamilton who says he's likely running for US Senator.  Texas has some interesting election results and Kansas Speedway is hosting a national television broadcast this week.

   Like many people, my daily schedule must run on time and has a routine.  While that's a great goal for a president to have, it must be nearly impossible.  We present to you today what we know about President Trump giving the command to attack Iran and the other things he was doing when he gave the nine word order.  It's truly incredible to hear and of course, finished with him ordering hamburgers for everyone at a Whataburger in Texas.  Amazing.
   Trump also summed up what we discussed a little on yesterday's podcast... the Dems are going to criticize him no matter what.  Many dems that were calling for action against Iran are now blasting Trump for doing it.  You can't make this up.
   Bill Clinton's testimony in the Epstein investigation is sad and embarrassing.  We are not only reminded what a creepy and out of control man he is... now his hands shake profusely and he seems confused.  This is not good for America.
   We touched a nerve talking about Pastor Adam Hamilton and his run for US Senate as the emails I received were all about uncomfortable experiences people have had with Hamilton and his church.
   I can't get enough infor about the runningback the Chiefs want and now it's believed other NFL teams are on high alert to prevent it.  The Royals announce the signing of an old outfielder that's had a great career.   And ICE has a sneaky new tactic they are using... we'll tell you in our Final Final.
 

   Nobody wants war but after nearly 50 years of killing Americans and chanting "Death to America" it was eventually going to happen with Iran and their radical, oppressive regime.  In an incredible show of military precision and strengh, Iran's leaders were taken out and their military operations have been pounded and are in chaos.  To be sure, President Trump did exactly what he said he would do.  He said it on the campaign trail, he warned them publicy and then he did it.  If this somehow creates peace in the middle east, it will be his crowning achievement.
   A Kansas City mega church pastor is planning to run for US Senate and he's certainly well known.  But not always for the reasons you may like. 
   Andy Reid couldn't make it to the NFL Combine this year recovering from a knee procedure but he sure is upbeat about rebuilding his football team.   KU gets beaten up pretty good in Arizona.  Mizzou rolls and has a great shot at finishing 4th or higher in the SEC.  Carter Jensen goes deep for the Royals.  The Cardinals are discounting all you can eat tickets this year and Tyler Reddick wins for the third week in a row in the NASCAR Cup Series.... to start the season!
   And something is just a little fishy about our Final Final today.

   It was a tough day for transgenders in Kansas and Missouri and the freakout is pretty funny to watch.  About 1000 Kansans may have to change one letter on their drivers license under a new law that is in place but won't really even be enforced... at least for a while.  My god, what has the world come to.  So triggering.  And in Missouri, the House passes a law that the overwhelming majority of Americans support as they aim to make it illegal for boys to play in girls sports.  Oh, the humanity.
   A St. Louis tv station reports one of the greatest stories every as it appears most Missouri police departments are working with ICE and turning over illegals when they commit a crime.  Wait until you hear what the reporter learned about incentives for those departments to cooperate.
   The World Cup has a Mexico problem as there are 22 mass graves in and around Guadalajara.  In the first four they've dug out, they have found over 500 body bags from cartel violence.  There are 130,000 "disappeared" people in Mexico and ALL are presumed dead at the hands of cartels.  Are they really playing soccer there?
   Jac Caglione and Carter Jensen have a monster day for the Royals in Arizona.  If these guys are good this year.... watch out.  The Royals will be hard to beat.
   Hall of Fame golfer Tom Watson and the staff at www.watsonlinks.org announce the cities and states this program will be offered to junior golfers has tripled... amazing.  
   A golfer at a tournament in South Africa nearly dies... but not on the course.  You have to hear this crazy story of a two time winner that is lucky to be alive.
   And our Final Final is quite a joke from the folks at the Tampa airport.